What’s your opinion of the cashless system at the State Fair?

“I think it’s kind of hard on the people. No one knows who’s cashless and who’s not. I’ve only seen one cashless sign in this whole Fair. They need to make sure the people are properly representing.”

Brad Wright

IT worker

Aurora

“I really don’t like it. That’s why I bring cash or my credit card. I charge it to myself. I don’t need someone else handing my money around or charging me a fee to handle it.”

Christine Simpson

Homemaker

Eaton

“I think it’s a good idea. The vendors don’t have to worry about making change or cash or worry about cashing out all the food booths.”

Virginia Porter

Hoops concession operator

Wichita, Kan.

“I think it’s really easy for us to punch in the buttons and it runs up the total for us. The big complaint is from the customers not knowing about it, coming up with money and not being able to take it from them.”

Marie Winkelmann

Mother

Colorado Springs

“It’s different. I don’t want to say it’s inconvenient, but it’s so much easier to pay with a debit card or cash. Plus, I found out in order to get your money back you have to wait until the Fair has ended and write to the company for it online.”

Lacy Langley

Nurse

Colorado Springs

“If it helps keep the vendors honest and makes more money to keep the Fair open, I think it’s important. I think it’s difficult for people who don’t want to leave the Fair with $3 or $5 on the card and have to send an email to get refunded. It will be trial and error.”

Alan Lucas

Electronic technician

Pueblo West

“I think it’s a poor idea. I would rather see them do a token system or something that’s a little more user friendly.”

Norb Tornes

Small business owner

Colorado Springs

“I don’t really like it. The big reason is it costs $1 to get a card. In addition to that, if you want a refund you have to wait for a period of time to get a refund. It might be a little better if they didn’t charge a dollar and had direct refunds at the Fairgrounds.”